Derwood

Complaints from Montgomery County homeowners about incomplete home improvement projects led to a multimillion-dollar judgment against Optimum Construction, Optimum Interiors, and owner Amr “Omar” Elrahimy, following an investigation by the County’s Office of Consumer Protection and the Maryland Attorney General’s Office. (more…)


Bethesda

A 24-year-old from Brooklyn, NY was sentenced in Montgomery County Circuit Court to 10 years in prison, with all but 26 months suspended, for involvement in a theft scheme targeting elderly victims in Bethesda, after pleading guilty to conspiracy and attempted theft charges.

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Event

Historic Indigenous Recognition Event to Take Place in Montgomery County, Maryland

The Taino American Indigenous National Organization (T.A.I.N.O.) proudly announces its upcoming signature public event,


MoCo Government

Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart introduced Expedited Bill 27-25 to establish a community choice aggregator, aiming to provide residents and small businesses with access to more renewable, competitively priced electricity while supporting the County’s climate goals.

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Beyond MoCo

The Ferris wheel you see by Trimper’s in Ocean City, MD, often referred to as the “OC Big Wheel,” is currently being deconstructed as it prepares to make its rounds to state fair across the country. This is different from the Ferris wheel that’s located on the boardwalk as a permanent fixture.

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Maryland

Hill ASC Inc., doing business as Hill Associates, of Rockville, Maryland, agreed to pay at least $14.75 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act in connection with a General Services Administration (GSA) contract for information technology services.

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